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The Truth About Pet Air Travel: What Really Matters

Flying with a puppy comes with many concerns, and there are plenty of misconceptions about pet air travel. One of the most important things to understand is that airlines regulate pet transport with strict safety measures. Many people worry about their puppy being in the cargo hold, but modern aircraft are designed to accommodate animals safely. The cargo hold where pets travel is temperature-controlled, pressurized to around 3,000 meters—similar to a high-altitude city—which often encourages dogs to sleep through the flight. Choosing the right airline, crate, and preparation strategy makes all the difference in ensuring a safe and comfortable journey for your furry friend. At NewDoggy, we prioritize your pet’s well-being by adhering to international travel standards and providing expert guidance to make the process smooth and stress-free.

Regulations for Pet Travel

Everything You Need to Know About Pet Air Travel

Bringing your new furry friend home should be a smooth and safe experience. Each country and airline have strict regulations when it comes to pet travel, ensuring the safety and well-being of both the animals and passengers. At NewDoggy, we adhere to International Air Transport Association (IATA) standards, so you can be sure your pet travels in a crate that meets all necessary requirements.

Cargo Hold: How Your Puppy Travels

Safe, Temperature-Controlled, and Designed for Pets

Most airlines transport pets in a temperature-controlled cargo hold, designed specifically for live animals. These areas are pressurized and kept at comfortable temperatures, ensuring your puppy’s well-being during the journey. Some airlines may allow small pets in the cabin, but for international travel, most puppies will need to be transported in the hold.

Priorities: Safety First

Minimizing Stress and Maximizing Comfort

When booking flights for your puppy, we always prioritize shorter travel times and reliable airlines that specialize in pet transport. We also ensure that each pet is in a properly sized crate, allowing them to feel comfortable and secure. Many airlines limit the number of animals per flight, so we work to guarantee availability and compliance with airline regulations.

Size: Finding the Right Fit

The Importance of Choosing the Correct Crate

Each crate is carefully selected to match your puppy’s size and breed. Choosing the correct crate size for your puppy is crucial for their comfort and safety during the journey. Your NewDoggy’s crate should be spacious enough to allow them to stand up, lie down, and turn around comfortably. This ensures they feel secure without being stressed from lack of space.

Crates that are too small can make travel uncomfortable, while oversized crates may not provide the needed sense of security.

To make this easier, we’ve created a size chart with precise dimensions for various crate sizes, tailored to different puppy breeds and sizes.

Take a look at the Crate Size Chart:

Type: Airline-Approved Crates

Why the Right Crate Matters for Safe Travel

Not all pet crates are suitable for air travel, which is why selecting the right one is essential for your puppy’s safety and comfort. At NewDoggy, we only use IATA-compliant crates that meet strict airline standards. These crates are built for durability, proper ventilation, and security—ensuring your puppy has a smooth and stress-free journey.

✔ Ventilation:

A well-ventilated crate is crucial for your puppy’s comfort. Airline-approved crates must have ventilation openings on at least three sides (four sides for international flights) to allow proper airflow.

✔ Leak-proof Base:

The base of the crate should be solid, absorbent, and leak-proof to prevent spills and keep your puppy dry throughout the journey. We recommend adding an absorbent pad or bedding for extra comfort

✔ Secure Locking Mechanism:

Doors must be firmly secured with a reliable locking mechanism to prevent accidental openings during transit. Many airlines require metal hardware locks for additional security.

✔ No Protrusions:

Your puppy must be able to stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably inside the crate. However, the crate should not be oversized, as too much space can make puppies feel insecure. Additionally, no body parts (paws, nose, tail) should stick out from the crate openings.

 

Comfort: Making the Journey Easier

Helping Your Puppy Feel Safe and Secure

Traveling can be stressful for pets, especially young puppies experiencing their first flight. That’s why we focus on crate training, proper preparation, and ensuring their comfort throughout the trip. A comfortable and secure crate environment will help your puppy feel less anxious during the flight.

Our Recommendations for a Smooth Journey

Essential Tips for a Stress-Free Flight

  • Crate Training: Helping your puppy get used to their travel crate in advance is one of the best ways to reduce stress during the journey. If possible, start crate training several weeks before travel. Let your puppy explore the crate, take short trips in it, and reward them with treats to create a positive association. This way, they will feel more secure and comfortable inside the crate during the flight.
  • Familiar Scents: Placing a soft blanket or an item that smells like home inside the crate can help your puppy feel more secure.
  • Hydration: Proper hydration is crucial, especially for puppies flying long distances. Airline-approved crates come equipped with built-in water containers to ensure that your puppy stays hydrated throughout the flight. It’s also a good idea to check the water supply before your puppy boards the plane and ensure it’s working properly. Dehydration can make travel more stressful for your pet, so take this step seriously.
  • No Sedation: Airlines do not allow sedated pets due to the unpredictable effects of medication at high altitudes. At New Doggy, we never sedate our puppies, as their safety and well-being are our top priorities. Instead, we focus on gradual crate training to help them adjust before their journey.
  • Feeding Schedule: To avoid any discomfort during the flight, we suggest feeding your puppy a light meal a few hours before departure. This will help them avoid digestive discomfort or nausea. It’s best to avoid feeding them a full meal immediately before the trip. Additionally, try to stick to their usual feeding schedule to keep their routine as consistent as possible.
  • Reassurance Upon Arrival: Upon arrival, make sure to greet your puppy with a calm, reassuring voice. Traveling can be overwhelming for them, but seeing their owner at the destination can bring comfort and relief. Keep a calm and relaxed demeanor to avoid transferring any anxiety to your pet.
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In case you plan to breed your dog or participate in dog shows, it is necessary to transfer your dog’s original FCI registered pedigree to a kennel club in your country. We provide you with the option to export your dog’s pedigree which you can present to your kennel club to obtain a local registration.

Basic Socialization Training - The Puppy Preschool

In this Puppy Training programme, your puppy will receive one hour of training per day with our Expert Trainer. It is the ideal program for those who wish to welcome home a puppy that knows the very basics, but wishes to teach the hardier stuff themselves. Our Team will send you weekly updates on your puppy’s progress in the form of videos. At the end of the training, your puppy will receive a certificate as proof of completing the programme.

Advanced Socialization Training - The Puppy Academy

This Training programme is extensive in nature. If you enrol your puppy in the Academy, your NewDoggy will live with the trainer for the duration of the program, being in training round-the-clock. By the end of this training, your puppy will be much better prepared to adapt to their new environment and you will have an easier time getting used to the newest member of your family. Our Team will send you updates on your puppy’s progress in the form of videos every 3 to 4 days. At the end of the training, your puppy will don a graduation cap and receive a certificate as proof of completing the programme.

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Any long-coated puppy can be groomed to your preferred style. Just send us some sample photos, and our professional groomer will groom your puppy to that style just before he/she is sent to you. All our pups get baths, nail clipping, and ear cleaning. The Designer Fashion Grooming Service also includes basic grooming on departure preparation (but not limited to): bathing, hygiene trimming, nail clipping & ear cleaning.

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The following is needed to bring a puppy into Dubai:


  1. All dogs entering Dubai from a low-risk country at least 15 weeks old, and those entering from a high-risk country must be at least 27 weeks old.
  2. Microchip – All dogs entering and residing in Dubai must be equipped with either a 9 or 15 digit microchip.
  3. Import Permit – All dogs entering Dubai must be equipped with a Special Permit from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. Valid for 30 days.
  4. Vaccinations* – Depending on the country of origin, your pet might need a rabies shot on top of all the age appropriate vaccinations. Dubai specific vaccinations: Canine Distemper Virus, Canine Parvo Virus, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Rabies.
  5. Rabies Titer Test * – All dogs entering Dubai must be tested for rabies no later than 14 days before the planned travel date. ( Only from specific
  6. Parasite check - All pets travelling to Dubai must receive preventive treatments against internal and external parasites in the 14 days before travel by an authorised and competent vet.
  7. Health Check – A Health Check by a veterinarian is mandatory in order to obtain permissions to enter Dubai.
  8. Pet Passport – This document verifies that the puppy is fully healthy and up-to-date on their vaccinations.


* The United Arab Emirates classifies all countries into two rabies categories:
  • Low-risk countries: Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Falkland Island, Fiji, Finland, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Montenegro, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Palau, Portugal, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, UK, and Vanuatu.
  • High-risk countries: All other countries are considered high-risk countries.
** Only for puppies from high-risk countries
Travel Requirements

The following is needed to bring a puppy into Abu Dhabi:


  1. All dogs entering Abu Dhabi from a low-risk country at least 15 weeks old, and those entering from a high-risk country must be at least 27 weeks old.
  2. Microchip – All dogs entering and residing in Abu Dhabi must be equipped with either a 9 or 15 digit microchip.
  3. Import Permit – All dogs entering Abu Dhabi must be equipped with a Special Permit from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. Valid for 30 days.
  4. Vaccinations* – Depending on the country of origin, your pet might need a rabies shot on top of all the age appropriate vaccinations. Abu Dhabi specific vaccinations: Canine Distemper Virus, Canine Parvo Virus, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Rabies.
  5. Rabies Titer Test * – All dogs entering Abu Dhabi must be tested for rabies no later than 14 days before the planned travel date. ( Only from specific
  6. Parasite check - All pets travelling to Abu Dhabi must receive preventive treatments against internal and external parasites in the 14 days before travel by an authorised and competent vet.
  7. Health Check – A Health Check by a veterinarian is mandatory in order to obtain permissions to enter Abu Dhabi.
  8. Pet Passport – This document verifies that the puppy is fully healthy and up-to-date on their vaccinations.


* The United Arab Emirates classifies all countries into two rabies categories:
  • Low-risk countries: Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Falkland Island, Fiji, Finland, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Montenegro, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Palau, Portugal, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, UK, and Vanuatu.
  • High-risk countries: All other countries are considered high-risk countries.
** Only for puppies from high-risk countries
Travel Requirements

The following is needed to bring a puppy into Hong Kong:


  1. All dogs entering Hong Kong must be at least 3 months old.
  2. Microchip – All dogs entering and residing in Hong Kong must be equipped with either a 9 or 15-digit microchip.
  3. Import Permit – All dogs entering Hong Kong must be equipped with a Special Permit from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. Valid for up to 6 months.
  4. Vaccinations* – Depending on the country of origin, your pet might need a rabies shot on top of all the age appropriate vaccinations. Hong Kong specific vaccinations: Canine distemper, infectious canine hepatitis, canine parvovirus and rabies.
  5. Health Check – A Health Check by a veterinarian is mandatory in order to obtain permissions to enter Hong Kong.
  6. Pet Passport – This document verifies that the puppy is fully healthy and up-to-date on their vaccinations.
  7. Captain’s Affidavit – Document to be provided by the airline personnel confirming that your dog has not left its crate or interacted with other pets at any point during the journey.


* Hong Kong classifies countries into 3 groups. Vaccinations against rabies are only required from Groups 2 & 3.
  • Group 1: Rabies-free countries (at least 6 months of residency) Australia, Fiji, Hawaii, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Bailiwick of Jersey.
  • Group 2: Rabies-controlled (at least 4 months of residency) Austria, Bahrain, Bermuda, Canada, Cyprus, Finland, Germany, Guam, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Vanuatu, Bahamas, Belgium, Brunei, Cayman Island, Denmark, France, Gibraltar, Iceland, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, New Caledonia, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, The Netherlands, USA (Continental), Virgin Islands.
  • Group 3: All other countries.
** Only for puppies from high-risk countries
Travel Requirements

The following is needed to bring a puppy into Switzerland:


  1. All pets entering Switzerland must be equipped with a 15-digit microchip that is compliant with ISO 11784/11785.
  2. Dogs must be vaccinated against distemper.
  3. Rabies vaccinations are mandatory. Dogs must receive their first rabies vaccine at least 21 days before entering the country.*
  4. The state veterinarian of the origin country must equip the dog with a valid Health Certificate.
  5. Import Permit – all dogs entering from a 3rd level rabies country must carry an import permit issued at least three weeks in advance. Entry points through Basel, Geneva, Zurich.
  6. Different regulations depending on whether it is a commercial purchase or individual and where the dog is coming from.


* Specifications differ for booster shots. ** Switzerland categorises countries by level of risk of rabies in three levels.
  • Level 1: All EU Member States and Andorra, Switzerland, Faeroe Islands, Gibraltar, Greenland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Northern Ireland, Norway, San Marino, Vatican City State.
  • Level 2 (Low Risk of Rabies): Ascension Island, United Arab Emirates, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Aruba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bahrain, Bermuda,Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Belarus, Canada, Chile, Curaçao, Fiji, Falkland Islands, Great Britain (including Crown dependencies), Hong Kong, Jamaica, Japan, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Cayman Islands, Saint Lucia, North Macedonia, Montserrat, Mauritius, Mexico, Malaysia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, French Polynesia, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Russia, Singapore, Saint Helena, Sint Marteen, Trinidad and Tobago, Taiwan, United States of America, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, British Virgin Islands, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna.
  • Level 3: All other countries are considered as having a high risk of rabies.
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